Quote Originally Posted by Maion Maroneios View Post
I believe I remember Legion compositions varied from place to place. Especially after the Marian and Augustan Era, Legionnaries tended to be equipped according to the region tasked to defend. For example, legionaries in Dacia would generally be better equipped against the terrible Thracian falxes, while Eastern Legionaries would have other equipment, like "cheires" (armguards) IIRC.

Maion
They put an extra layer of mail on the shoulders or something, and reinforced the helmets because the falx could cut right through the regular one without ANY trouble. :) I love Falxes.